Office Dynamics
JULY 10, 2018
Keep the file on your desktop or easily accessible. Discuss the importance of a calendar time block for your manager to focus on emails, presentations, budget, etc. The form may include date received, date needed, specific instructions, project number if applicable, links or shared files to additional information needed, etc.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
My EA function includes booking travel, heavy calendar and email management and organising the site-wide events. I have my brekkie and coffee while I respond to anything urgent, check in on the calendars and update my to-do list. Don’t be afraid to be assertive! This is an easy one! It’s the Dropbox app , of course!
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 30, 2008
As a secretary I typed letters, answered the phone and did the filing. The up and coming assistant will need to be knowledgeable and skilled in what they do and assertive in doing it. As an administrative assistant I manage my boss's practice so he can do his job. But how can we help?
Office Dynamics
APRIL 8, 2016
Quickly get these projects and/or tasks off of your desk, place them in a tickler file or schedule a reminder and revisit them at the appropriate time. Since supporting multiple managers, I have enjoyed strengthening my working relationships with other managers. This opportunity has forced me to re-examine my capacity and stretch myself.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 9, 2016
Paper and Digital Files. Filing – paper and digital. Process your emails OUT of your inbox and into a TASK or CALENDAR appointment so you get them into your system for follow up, tracking, and completion. When we launched All Things Admin in 2009, we asked every person who visited our website – what are your top two challenges?
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